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Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 302 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tempe, Arizona
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jaypagesjjmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 803-4542
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter is 5 and started training here about two months ago!”
“My wife does the women’s classes, my two boys do the kids class which are Monday-Friday 4-5pm and I do the adults classes Monday-Friday 5-6pm.”
“Everyone is talented, technically sound, extremely friendly, having a great time while maintaining a high level of intense training - perfect for competitors.”
“Jay has created an incredible atmosphere for all ages to learn jiu-jitsu and self defense at every level from beginners to pros.”
“Jay has created an incredible atmosphere for all ages to learn jiu-jitsu and self defense at every level from beginners to pros.”
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What members say
“Jay has created an incredible atmosphere for all ages to learn jiu-jitsu and self defense at every level from beginners to pros.”
“Everyone is talented, technically sound, extremely friendly, having a great time while maintaining a high level of intense training - perfect for competitors.”
“He knows Jiu Jitsu so well that he can talk people through new technique without having to show people.”
“It has great mat space and an amazing kids program.”
“Everyone is talented, technically sound, extremely friendly, having a great time while maintaining a high level of intense training - perfect for competitors.”
“Great facility, knowledgeable coach and friendly members.”
From the reviews
1 of the biggest martial arts gym in AZ & home to the BJJ Globetrotter’s Camp. Plenty of space for your grappling needs. Lots of knowledge to learn from Professor Jay & his staff. You’ll have a good time. I’d recommend my friends to train at this place anytime.
We started our BJJ journey a few years ago at a gym in Texas. We loved it, compete often, and we honestly giving a lot of the local competitors a run for their money. We decided to take a cross country road trip and every stop we would check out the local gym.
It’s refreshing to see another business that genuinely supports veterans and first responders. Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA/Caio Terra BJJ has amazing deals for those who serve, and it’s one of the very few gyms where a cop can roll without worrying about someone trying to hurt them because of their job.
Super welcoming crew! Dropped in for a 6 am class while visiting town, and had a blast. Jay is so knowledgeable and approachable. He takes time for questions, and has a really easily digestible teaching style. Lots of eco games and really great rounds with this squad of killers. I hope to be back soon!
New to BJJ? Start at Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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